Company Overview
Snapshot
Founded in June 2015 by Amitay Kalmar and Dan Raviv, Lendbuzz operates with 201–500 employees. The company has raised $155 million across 7 funding rounds from 12 investors. In October 2023, Lendbuzz secured a D Round of funding.
Business overview
Lendbuzz is an AI-based auto finance platform that leverages alternative data and machine-learning algorithms to assess the creditworthiness of consumers, including those with limited or non-existent credit scores, thereby facilitating fair access to credit for car purchases. The company supports dealership partners by providing consumer loans that broaden their client base and offers competitive floor planning options to aid business growth. Lendbuzz operates within the Fintech & Insurtech sector, utilizing artificial intelligence and software platforms to serve financial services, institutions, and banks.
Strategic signal
Lendbuzz is actively pursuing a public listing, with news in September 2025 indicating an IPO set to hit Nasdaq, following a period where its profits nearly doubled. This signals strong growth and investor confidence, positioning the company for a significant transition from private to public markets, despite some reports in July 2026 suggesting a potential shift in Nasdaq ambitions towards a Tel Aviv listing.
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- What was the company's valuation at its most recent financing round?
- In October 2023, Lendbuzz had a valuation of over $1 billion at the time of its October 2023 financing round.
- Which investors participated in the October 2023 D Round funding?
- In October 2023, Lendbuzz received D Round funding from investors including O.G. Venture Partners and MUFG Innovation Partners (MUIP).
- What was the nature of the funding received by Lendbuzz in June 2021?
- In June 2021, Lendbuzz secured C Round funding from investors including Wellington Management and 83North.
- Who led the B Round funding for Lendbuzz in July 2019?
- In July 2019, 83North led the B Round funding for Lendbuzz, which also included participation from BHI and Connect One.
- What is the latest update regarding Lendbuzz's IPO plans?
- In July 2026, news reports indicated that Lendbuzz was eyeing a Tel Aviv listing after its Nasdaq ambitions lost some momentum, following earlier reports in September 2025 of an IPO set for Nasdaq.